SB 951, which bolsters existing Oregon law prohibiting the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM), passed the state House of Representatives on May 28 and now awaits the signature of Governor Tina Kotek....more
On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law House Bill No. 5159, “An Act enhancing the health care market review process” (“H. 5159”), which was passed by the Massachusetts legislature in the last...more
1/10/2025
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On July 25, 2024, a federal “Health Over Wealth Act” was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
The bill would amend the Public Health Service Act, requiring the Secretary of Health and Human...more
On March 13, 2024, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Senate Enrolled Act No. 9 (“SEA 9”) which will amend the Indiana Code with respect to notice of health care entity mergers and acquisitions....more
3/22/2024
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As our December 2023 Insight noted, California’s SB 184 (enacted in June 2022) and accompanying regulations contain pre-transaction notice requirements by “specified health care entities” for certain “material change...more
3/14/2024
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Regulatory Reform
Oregon’s Proposed HB 4130, which passed the Oregon House of Representatives on February 22, 2024, was at the desk of the Senate president when the 82nd Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die on March 7, 2024, thereby ending...more
3/13/2024
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This Diagnosing Health Care podcast episode focuses on how hospitals are addressing financial strains while also combatting the COVID-19 pandemic on the front lines. The episode is hosted by Timothy Murphy and features Paul...more